Distinguished, Technical Program Manager

Job description

Role summary

The Distinguished Technical Program Manager leads complex, large-scale programs by defining goals, managing cross-functional dependencies, and driving clarity amid ambiguity. This role requires expertise in end-to-end technology solutions, system architecture, and program execution while mentoring teams on best practices. The position emphasizes proactive risk management, stakeholder engagement, and continuous process improvement to ensure successful delivery.

Leveraging technical and domain knowledge, the manager aligns program outcomes with business objectives, fosters effective communication, and accelerates timelines through scalable, repeatable workflows across multiple engineering teams.

About the team

The Marketplace Tech & AI Strategy team leads enterprise-wide initiatives by integrating technology, operations, and investments through a unified platform. The team establishes sustainable governance and operating rhythms to advance projects independently, focusing on strategic planning, risk management, and data-driven investment decisions. Aligning technology strategy with business goals, it drives lasting transformation.

Emphasizing effective project management, financial oversight, and stakeholder collaboration, the team ensures streamlined delivery and continuous improvement across Walmart’s marketplace technology landscape, fostering operational excellence and value creation.

What you'll do

Enterprise-Scale Execution: Lead the strategy, planning, and end-to-end delivery of company-wide, multi-year technical initiatives , spanning dozens of organizations and hundreds of engineers.

Strategic Technical Partnership

Partner with Senior Engineers and Senior Architects to shape technical strategy, high availability, performance, and alignment with delivery timelines.

Ambiguity Resolution & Plan Execution

Take ownership of highly ambiguous "0 to 1" initiatives where no precedent exists.

Systemic Optimization & Workflows

Identify and dismantle organizational silos and systemic friction points.

Executive & Stakeholder Communication

Act as a trusted advisor to the executive team and board members.

Mentor & Elevate

Serve as the champion for the TPM discipline.

What you'll bring

Experience: 15+ years of experience driving complex strategic programs, managing cross-functional outcomes, and leading technical program management—including 2+ years operating at a Principal, or equivalent highly-senior Individual Contributor (IC) level.

Technical Depth

Extensive expertise in system architecture, software development, and infrastructure design.

Analytical Problem Solving

Demonstrated skills in data-driven decision-making and proactive risk mitigation Proven Scale: A track record of successfully delivering massive-scale, mission-critical software or infrastructure programs from inception to global deployment.

Influence & Alignment

Exceptional stakeholder management skills with a proven ability to lead without authority across multiple VP-level organizations At Walmart, we offer competitive pay as well as performance-based bonus awards and other great benefits for a happier mind, body, and wallet. Health benefits include medical, vision and dental coverage. Financial benefits include 401(k), stock purchase and company-paid life insurance. Paid time off benefits include PTO (including sick leave), parental leave, family care leave, bereavement, jury duty, and voting.

Other benefits include short-term and long-term disability, company discounts, Military Leave Pay, adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, and more. You will also receive PTO and/or PPTO that can be used for vacation, sick leave, holidays, or other purposes. The amount you receive depends on your job classification and length of employment. It will meet or exceed the requirements of paid sick leave laws, where applicable.

For information about PTO, see https://one.walmart.com/notices . Live Better U is a Walmart-paid education benefit program for full-time and part-time associates in Walmart and Sam's Club facilities. Programs range from high school completion to bachelor's degrees, including English Language Learning and short-form certificates. Tuition, books, and fees are completely paid for by Walmart. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment.

Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to a specific plan or program terms. For information about benefits and eligibility, see One.Walmart . The annual salary range for this position is $130,000.00 - $260,000.00 Additional compensation includes annual or quarterly performance bonuses.

Additional compensation for certain positions may also include : - Stock

Qualifications

Option 1

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, information technology, engineering, or related area and 7 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.

Option 2

• 9 years’ experience in engineering, engineering program management, technical program management, product management, or related area.